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  • Re: VW for sale in AZ
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:16:53 +0000
    ...buyers and 3) not easily undone back to an original appearance. IMHO, this person has screwed themselves in selling this van. Jeff Stewart ----- Original...
  • Re: Death Valley Meetup
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:40:46 -0700
    Stovepipe Wells is not the most beautiful spot in DV, IMHO. Camping is basically in a gravel parking lot next to the gift store...
  • Re: Winnebago Rialta
    Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
    Mon, 16 Oct 95 15:00:29 EDT
    ...All IMHO Richard
  • Re: The transitional engine (was: question)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 May 1996 18:06:22 -0500
    ...No real rhime or reason IMHO but again all corrosion is electrical in nature unless of course it is an erosion problem instead? John
  • Re: Source for Koni shocks in BC?
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sat, 6 Jun 1998 23:32:51 -0400
    >you a betting man? If I can get KYB's for the price I quoted, will you give me >a pair of Bilstiens? IMHO...
  • Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power
    Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:35:39 EST
    ...off the line. T1s can certainly be built for low end. IMHO the engineering problem here is the weight of the vanagon (and the...
  • Re: Spare Parts List - Input
    Historical mailing list - Various
    Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:52:57 -0300
    This one is essential, IMHO. Found a new (?) product called "Supertape", a silicone tape that sticks/bonds/seals to itself. It doesn't feel...
  • Re: Bus Depot auxillary battery hook up kit #1738-cant figure it out
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Sat, 1 Oct 2005 11:58:26 -0700
    IMHO, the sealed and vented battery compartments in the GL Campers were required due to the presence of propane appliances in these vehicle. My...
  • Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:56:54 -0500
    ...Put that into your "numbers". > Numbers rule! IMHO it is more appropriate to use 'Utility Theory" and not numeric 'estimated values' in making these...
  • Re: AIRS and VRS
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
    Sat, 5 Sep 2015 17:00:52 -0700
    ...One site would (IMHO) be absolutely perfect. I > refer folks reaching out for contacts to the existing AIRS site all the > time. Doesn’t...
  • Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:28:04 -0700
    ...Not much of an upgrade IMHO, just a substitute part that is easy to find new and used that also costs less to buy...
  • Re: Further Information
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 3 Aug 2011 19:02:25 -0700
    ...the start battery makes a good location for > the aux battery IMHO. I think there is room for a larger battery there than > under...
  • Re: Any Suggestions for 24-hour,straight through driving road trip??
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:26:53 -0500
    ...Westy) Satellite radio helped, but the best way to stay alert IMHO is to snack on sunflower seeds with shells on. The amount of...
  • Re: '81 Engine work
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Fri, 23 Jun 95 10:21:00 PDT
    Thomas Schuster writes: > IMHO there is no need to remove the valve cover. Just buy telescope > pushrod tubes and put them in. That is...
  • Re: oil temps 200what?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Jul 1995 22:24:19 -0500
    At 9:02 AM 07/17/95, David Carment wrote: >pressure in relation to oil temp (IMHO). Haynes states that oil pressure >should be...
  • Re: What's Yer Favorite Car Battery
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Mon, 10 May 1999 11:43:05 +0200
    ...The catch is they are > 2x as expensive as a lead-acid, but IMHO worth the extra money! I, too, love them. But I...
  • Re: New Dash Pod/Dynamic Oil Pressure
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Sun, 31 Oct 1999 15:02:45 -0500
    ...digital OK/not OK signal, not an actual oil pressure signal. IMHO, the solution with the hose and dual sender is best. See my...
  • Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Tue, 28 Dec 1999 15:09:08 EST
    ...Having a smaller rear caliper IMHO should make that a non-issue. Reasons I would consider Saab calipers: 1- If I had one 2...
  • Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 28 Feb 2002 04:43:06 -0800
    The best thing (IMHO) that I have seen so far is a pair of tanks made to fit between the frame and the outside...
  • Re: Fluids: Which are best for Vanagon Longevity?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 18 Nov 2003 10:29:01 -0800
    ...green' stuff I can find and flush and change every year. IMHO Frequent changing of fluids is as important as the quality, but I...
  • Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Fri, 26 Mar 2004 07:59:11 -0800
    ...18-year old Vanagon? It's worth that in parts alone. IMHO, someone who spends +$20K for a +15 year old syncro camper has...
  • Re: A few questions from a newbie
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:59:11 EST
    ...more affordable tire choices and there are alot of alloy wheels too. IMHO 14" wheels should be on a rabbit.. not a vanagon.. chris
  • Re: Extra gas tank for weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:11:01 -0800
    ...Not practical IMHO but if someone has done it please let me know. I hope to do this when I convert my 82 TD...
  • Re: 75 Bus Oil Filter/ Can I use Golf/Filter from VW
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 15 Jul 1996 10:22:30 PDT
    ...go ahead > with the Rabbit filter, a sure sign not to IMHO, though probably > no difference. > Yes, back to the original question - you say...
  • Re: # pumping water through stalled engine (was: heating parkedvanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Tue, 4 Jan 2000 00:16:31 +0100
    ...Don't know if > >that would help a WBX - wouldn't hurt, IMHO > > > >Graham > >90 GL auto Country Homes camper > >99 ML320 > > > >
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 14:07:12 -0500
    > > But I'd also recommend running relays and new, bigger wires to all >> the lights for the optimum performance for any lighting system. > >I...
  • Re: two red lights aren't on at start
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 23:00:18 -0500
    ...remember just how that wire runs but it's very unlikely IMHO. > While >checking another problem the other day, I started the the engine...
  • Re: Removing Badging question
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:12:27 EDT
    ...The studs in back are most likely used to locate the nameplate properly more than any other purpose (IMHO). BenT http://hometown.aol.com...
  • Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 04:01:59 +0000
    ...because it is easy to ruin. The housing swap is expensive. IMHO this would be a lot less expensive to install a limited slip...
  • Re: car covers
    Historical mailing list - john Runberg
    Fri, 23 May 2003 22:05:31 -0400
    ...you live in an area with freezing temps in the winter, the = > cover freezes to the vehicle. IMHO, not worth the cost/trouble. Jeff
  • SAVE THE ADVENTUREWAGEN MOLDS..donations needed!
    Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
    Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:59:03 -0800
    ...then turn to the list for cash donations. This is puzzling. IMHO; If you can't afford to store them, perhaps you shouldn't...
  • Re: optima the one for starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 09:45:23 -0600
    ...time later >> they refused >> since my info wasn't in the computer! I don't believe the Durolast are >> very >> good batteries IMHO. >> james >> > >
  • Re: AC duct sagging
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 4 Jan 2011 10:02:16 -0700
    ...when camping, etc. | The AC works just as well without it. IMHO | |Larry A. | | |On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 8:56 AM, Douglass...
  • Re: `66 electrical problems!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 May 1995 13:28:14 -0700
    ...to it, is a one-year-only >VW electrical thingie, and, IMHO, is a Bad Idea. > Anyway, I put this one in, and--nothing...
  • Re: Re: Grendel, Tuesday
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 27 Sep 1995 17:07:38 -0600
    ...Even a rust bucket splittie is better than none, IMHO. By the same token, might it not be easier for us to buy/drive...
  • Re: www flamebait
    Historical mailing list - University of Toronto Information Commons
    Mon, 18 Dec 1995 09:36:53 -0500
    ...Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > > I just got done looking at this page and it is pretty funny, > IMHO. it...
  • Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
    Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
    Sun, 24 Nov 1996 21:46:29 -0800
    ...I set the engine to TDC and the camshaft, IMHO, was properly set (I didn't put a valve thru a cylinder). The injector...
  • Re: Goodyear vs Michelin
    Historical mailing list - ghamburg
    Sat, 26 Sep 1998 21:24:09 -0700
    ...Continental reinforced which is what >my 78 Westy came stock with. IMHO they are Michelin's equal. > >My newly acquired 89 is wearing Big...
  • Re: Vanagon Reliability (Long)
    Historical mailing list - George Hahn
    Thu, 14 Jan 1999 20:28:31 -0700
    ...All I can say is that (IMHO) not all Vanagons were created equal. My wife and I sold our house, stored the furniture and...
  • Re: Proper Pronunciation
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 09:37:25 +0100
    ...Proper Pronunciation > >I think it is pronounced the same as the unit of weight of gemstones - that > >is what the name means, IMHO! > > > Don...
  • Re: New beetle. New Bus? Nah.
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sun, 31 Dec 2000 22:00:26 EST
    ...VW to build a "New Bus", based on the Vanagon platform . . . IMHO, it'd revive the entire market for minivans. With the 4Motion AWD...
  • On the bright side ... (no useful content)
    Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
    Sat, 30 Mar 2002 14:21:23 -0500
    ...Oh yeah - IMHO it looks great for a van (i.e. not blob-like). Yes I know that there may be some dark days...
  • Re: Massachusetts Insurance rates and appraisers
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 1 Apr 2002 16:47:37 -0600
    ...appraiser who understands the camper? Should I > just take photos? Michael, IMHO, appraisers for Vanagons and Vanagon based variants - Westy's etc, are not...
  • Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
    Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:56:01 -0800
    ...Slotted/vented rotors are the highest performance rotor you should go with on a street vehicle IMHO. Quality brake pads like Mintex or Ferodo...
  • Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 18 Dec 2004 13:06:13 -0800
    ...Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out > > Pretty wild. IMHO, only the small images at the end have been modified > (i.e...
  • Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 12 May 2006 09:50:24 -0700
    ...The rest of the brackets and seat belts can be bolted with washers of sufficient size to distribute the load, IMHO. BenT
  • Re: A/C shop in CA?
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:24:21 -0700
    On 6/30/06 10:09 PM, "Jon Brown" <jbrown510@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > The absolute best A/C shop in California, IMHO, is in...
  • Re: Seat/Bed Swap
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:19:32 -0700
    ...Seat/Bed Swap > The 84 Wolfsburg hardtop is the original weekender, IMHO. It has a bench > that makes into a true bed, has massive...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Apr 1995 09:44:29 -0300
    ...think you are onto the culprit, but have some "facts" wrong ... imho it's >the coolant temp sensor gone bad or the wiring/ground...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Oct 1995 23:26:33 -0400
    ...Hmmmm... > >Vanagonatics? Kinda long. >Vanagatics? Nope. >Busnatics? A stretch. >Vanageeks? No thanks. >StreamlinedAsABrick? REAL long. > >All IMHO, of course. > >How about it, sports fans...
  • Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    Historical mailing list - Pfunky
    Sun, 26 Apr 1998 07:02:08 EDT
    ...And, the Foxes were built in Brazil, though not German quality, IMHO much better than the Mexican built VW's (Golf's/ Jetta's...
  • Re: FS, some stuff :) (cams)
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 00:58:03 +0000
    ...most noticable increase in power is in the high rpm range. IMHO, the Tiico does not have enough power period. But I suppose thats...
  • *** To my Westy friends, have a good 2004 year ***
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:33:10 -0500
    ...here and i hope that i have also help a few (IMHO). I think that most people here are one of a kind, well...
  • Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 17 Mar 2004 16:39:38 -0500
    ...reason; but I gotta say that leaving off the <bold> attribute IMHO doesn't constitute small print, and anyone who missed that clear statement...
  • Re: WTB jump seat parts
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:08:24 -0500
    ...The weld breaks and the lever gets lost from the pivoting part. > That whole part is under engineered IMHO. > > Mark > > mordo wrote: > >> Hey ya...
  • Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Fri, 23 May 2008 13:52:54 -0400
    ...experience are much better at the > lower speed in a vanagon, IMHO. > > -Jarrett > > On May 23, 2008, at 11:19 AM, Don Hanson wrote...
  • Re: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:46:00 -0700
    ...at costco for $39. > this model is ideal in a vanagon imho, to run your espresso machine and > microwave. > > i had bought the same...
  • Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason. ~~ Now > H2OBoxr Upgrades
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 26 May 2021 14:16:16 -0600
    ...PushRods Stay Seated Where They Belong ~ & to answer Your 1.9L ? > IMHO these would be Worth Considering/ Doing on Any H2OBoxr,, Even GWs bigger...
  • Re: Nitrogen and tires
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:08:53 +0000
    Every time I see a comment like this I am reminded of an annoying jerk (IMHO) who was on the Type2 list many years...
  • Free 1972 Parts Bus in Toronto
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:32:21 -0400
    ...this van looks abandonned IMHO, but if you start removing parts and someone comes out screaming saying "what are you doing to my precious...